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Camel and Dromedary

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Date: c. 1821
Medium: paper
Culture: Japan
Institution: Rijksmuseum

The Dutch brought two camels to Japan in 1821, a male and a female. The animals were exhibited in many places in Japan and caused quite a stir. Prints like these served as mementos and provide some information about the creatures, such as their weight and dimensions.

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